AAOS Now, June 2026
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AAOS Biologics Symposium returns July 8 with focus on the modern athlete
The AAOS Biologics Symposium returns on July 8 in Seattle as a full-day, in-person, premeeting program held in conjunction with the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting.
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Intramedullary fixation and early motion drive evolving strategies for hand fractures
From overlooked toddler injuries to high-stakes fractures in professional athletes, hand specialists are rethinking how to match fixation choices to each patient’s goals and functional demands.
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Can Simple Changes in Splinting Technique Reduce Posterior Heel Contact Pressure?
The first biomechanical study measuring contact pressure of the posterior heel to identify the optimal splint configuration and positioning for risk reduction of secondary injuries was presented at the AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting.
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Study: Patients using cannabis experience higher rates of scaphoid fracture nonunion
A recent study found that patients who used cannabis, either alone or with tobacco, experienced higher rates of scaphoid fracture nonunion compared to nonusers and tobacco-only users.
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Study identifies predictors and patterns of concomitant meniscus injury in ACL reconstruction patients
A study presented at the AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting provides fresh insights into the prevalence, patterns, and predictors of concomitant meniscal injuries in patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction in a predominantly acute injury population, with implications for preoperative evaluation and surgical planning.
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Missed visits, not ADI, determine recurrence rates in idiopathic clubfoot
A new study presented at the AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting last month in New Orleans discovered that missed visits have a higher impact than Area Deprivation Index (ADI) on the recurrence rates in idiopathic clubfoot.